A. The work includes but is not limited to furnishing of all labor, material, equipment (except the equipment noted herein as "Furnished by Owner", as applicable) and services necessary for and reasonably incidental to the proper and complete installation of all electrical work as shown on the Drawings and herein specified. The Electrical Contractor is obliged to be familiar with the requirements and details of all other trades insofar as his work is affected thereby. The contractor shall perform work as detailed in the drawings and specifications. B. All electrical items that are not shown or included but are necessary to satisfy the intent and scope of these specifications such as good general practice, manufacturer's recommendations, codes, etc. shall be considered a part of these specifications. C. The site shall be visited to familiarize themselves with the "Scope of Work" in connection therewith, and details of conditions under which electrical work will have to be executed. Particular attention should be made concerning conditions bearing on transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, labor conditions, electrical power, and physical conditions at the site, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the execution of the work and all other matters upon which information is reasonably obtainable and which in any case can affect the work or the cost thereof under these specifications. Lack of such knowledge will not be accepted as a valid excuse for granting extra compensation or for failure to neglect or refusal to perform any or all work under these specifications. D. All existing facilities will continue to operate during the period that work is in progress. All existing system shutdowns shall be arranged to minimize disruption of the existing services. Coordinate all shutdowns with the Owner with a minimum of two (2) weeks advance notice. The contractor shall submit with his bid a proposed work schedule which highlights all activities that may affect normal business activities to ensure that these activities are minimized. Refer to Scope of Work on Project Drawing GN-1. E. Contractors shall supply, install and remove all necessary protective devices for personnel protection as covered by OSHA safety and health regulations, EPA, Owner Safety Requirements, and the protection of existing structures, equipment and temporary setups. F. The contractor shall submit with bid a projected schedule of work for all major phases of work. The contractor shall highlight all time periods of interference to normal business operations including work area restrictions, egress closings, etc. and minimize such activities during normal business hours. Contractors shall be sure to include all necessary shutdowns after normal business hours.
